Cuba (CU)

Foreign nationals should register with Clínica Cira García (Havana) or the nearest Servimed clinic in their area. No fixed GP registration required — walk-in appointments are available. Bring your passport and insurance documents. For medical emergencies, call Asistur: +53 7 866-4499 (24/7 international medical assistance).

Servimed provides direct access to specialists (cardiology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, neurology, etc.) — no GP referral required. Availability of specialists varies by location — Cira García in Havana has the widest range. For highly specialized care, some patients fly to Miami or Mexico City.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 104 (ambulance) — free. All Cuban hospitals are required to provide emergency stabilization regardless of nationality or insurance status. After stabilization, you will be transferred to Servimed or billed for services. Asistur can coordinate evacuation if needed: +53 7 866-4499.

Clínica Cira García is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. For other Servimed locations, confirm hours. Outside Havana, the nearest public hospital emergency room (Urgencias) is the only 24/7 option — you will be seen and billed as a foreigner.

Prescriptions are issued by Servimed doctors. Medications available at Servimed pharmacies (better stocked than public farmacias) and at Farmacia Internacional (CIMEX network in tourist areas). Many Western drugs are unavailable — if you take regular medication, bring a 3–6 month supply from home.

Dental services available at Clínica Cira García and some Servimed affiliates. Basic dental care: $30–100 USD. Major work: $200–1,000 USD depending on procedure. Quality is good at Servimed facilities. Outside Havana, dental care is more limited — plan major dental needs before or after your Cuba stay.

Mental health services for foreigners are very limited in Cuba. Cira García has a psychiatry department but primarily for crisis management. English-speaking psychologists or therapists are extremely rare. Most long-term expats use online therapy platforms (BetterHelp, Talkspace) when internet access permits. Cuba's own public mental health system is free for citizens but underfunded.

Maternity care for foreigners is handled through Servimed. Cuba has excellent public maternity outcomes for Cuban citizens (very low infant mortality). For foreigners, Cira García provides prenatal care and deliveries. If you plan to give birth in Cuba, confirm your insurance covers international maternity costs. Many foreign women in Cuba choose to travel home for delivery.